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Phoibos Wave Master GMTvsBoldr Venture Wayfarer

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Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399
Venture Wayfarer
BoldrVenture Wayfarer
MSRP $339

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Venture Wayfarer38mm
Power Reserve
Wave Master GMT40h
Venture Wayfarer40h
Water Resistance
Wave Master GMT200m
Venture Wayfarer200m
MSRP
Wave Master GMT$399
Venture Wayfarer$339

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Tool
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Un-Dark Lt Ed

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH34
Miyota 8217

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$339

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Phoibos Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

Boldr Venture Wayfarer

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture Wayfarer for its distinctive, angular titanium case, lightweight 38mm size, and comfortable wearability, especially on smaller wrists, with particular appreciation for its bright, long-lasting lume and legible dial featuring syringe hands and an orange second hand accent. Some owners note the finishing is only "ok," while others describe it as excellent, and accuracy figures range from acceptable to an average of +12 seconds per day. A few find the case design too utilitarian and the dial flat, with one owner mentioning less-than-smooth screw-down crown threads. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture Wayfarer highly for its unique design and comfortable titanium build at the price.

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